Providence Basketball: Analyzing the Friar’s 2018-19 rotation

Shooting Guard

Minutes Allocated (40 total): Isaiah Jackson (16), Maliek White (8) David Duke (7), AJ Reeves (6) and Drew Edwards (3)

Although White has been listed as a point guard, he may be needed more as shooting guard and playing more off the ball. Providence last season was below-average as a team from three-point range and White’s 34% from deep is second-best from the returning players. Depending on how Duke shoots (or how good he is at playing point) there’s a chance that White will just be a two-guard.

Speaking of observing quality freshman, his high school teammate Reeves will make an impact in his first year also. At 6’6 and known for a good shooting stroke,  the Massachusetts native could squeak out 20 mpg if he shows that he can spread the floor. Even if he can’t, his ability to play and defend all over the perimeter is a great asset. With several seniors projected to start, both he and Duke can just wait a year before becoming the faces of Providence Basketball.

The starter should be Jackson, a former George Mason wing who has split his time as both a starter and reserve with the Friars. He’s a good spot-up shooter with not much else of an offensive game. He makes up for it with really good defense and rebounding and has the size and athleticism to deal with other guards. But just like Ashton-Langford at the point guard position, there’s a top-50 prospect eager to get some starts of their own.

Lastly to note is Edwards, a rising senior guard who has carved out 10 mpg all three years. The minutes likely will decrease due to the star freshmen but his experience and leadership will come in handy for both Duke and Reeves to learn from.